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IT Internal Audit Co-Sourced Services

Little Rock, ArkansasArkansas, USADue Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Client
Little Rock, Arkansas
RFP Number
ITES-11122
Posted
10/8/2026
Category
IT Services (Computer Maintenance and Technical Services)
Budget
Looking for Proposals
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Description

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The University of Arkansas System in Little Rock, Arkansas requires a vendor to provide co-sourced IT internal audit services for a two-year contract term. The selected vendor will audit technology areas including IT governance, cybersecurity, cloud, data governance, privacy, general IT controls, enterprise applications, and other IT internal audits as needed. The vendor must establish reporting processes that involve presenting preliminary observations to IT management, drafting written reports with recommendations, and preparing final written reports with management responses and implementation dates. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid, and the vendor must perform all work offsite at its own office premises. Interested applicants must submit all questions no later than October 21, 2026. The buyer is seeking proposals to determine the budget, but the provided text does not specify exact submission deadlines or evaluation criteria.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from RFP261007_Document.docx. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The University of Arkansas System is seeking proposals from qualified audit firms to provide co-sourced internal information technology audit services, including audits and advisory projects. The selected firm will support the Internal Audit Department by evaluating emerging and ongoing IT control processes across 22 campuses, divisions, and units. Qualified audit firms with experience in public higher education and healthcare administration are eligible to bid.

Issued by
University of Arkansas System
RFP release date
October 7, 2026
Questions due
October 21, 2026
Proposals due
November 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM CST
Proposal opening event
November 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM CST
How to submit
Sealed hard copy and USB Flash drive
Submission details
Submit one signed original hard copy and two soft copies on USB flash drives in a sealed envelope with RFP number clearly marked on the outside. Submit to University of Arkansas System, Attn: Terry Fuquay, 2404 N. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72207. Proposals limited to 15 pages.
Contract term
Beginning during fiscal year 2027 and could continue through a period up to seven years depending on performance.
Place of performance
Offsite at vendor office premises, serving the University of Arkansas System in Little Rock, AR.
Insurance and bonding
Workers Compensation as required by Arkansas; Employer's Liability Insurance with limits of not less than $100,000 each accident, $500,000 disease, and $100,000 disease each employee. Policies must cover any vehicle used.

How proposals are evaluated

Complete/Thorough Proposal30 Points
Offeror Qualification40 Points
Cost30 Points

Scope of work

  • Plan IT audit projects and timing based on IT risk assessment results
  • Conduct internal audits of technology including IT governance, cybersecurity, cloud, data governance, privacy, and general IT controls
  • Perform audits of enterprise applications and other IT internal audits as needed
  • Schedule kick-off meetings prior to the start of each engagement
  • Present preliminary audit observations to IT management for each audit conducted
  • Draft written reports of observations and recommendations for IT management response
  • Prepare final written reports including management responses and implementation dates for the Audit and Fiscal Responsibility Committee
  • Provide clear communication regarding audit risks and results to IT executive management and the committee

Minimum qualifications

  • Must have experienced IT audit professionals assigned to the internal audit department audits
  • Must have IT audit experience in a higher education environment
  • Prior knowledge of institutions of comparable size operating statewide, including universities, colleges, and divisions
  • Familiarity with Arkansas Laws

Documents to include with the bid

  • Signed RFP Cover Sheet
  • Offeror Overview detailing business foundation date, core activities, locations, total clients, higher education clients, and financial status
  • Brief summary demonstrating firm meets minimum qualifications, including firm size, locations, work nature, and years in existence
  • Resumes and list of key personnel participating in the transaction, including day-to-day project lead and higher education/healthcare debt financing experience
  • Fee and expense proposal by component
  • Official Price Sheet
  • Contract and Grant Disclosure and Certificate Form
  • Conflict of Interest Form with affirmative statement regarding conflict of interest
  • Proof of Insurance
  • Offeror Information / References form

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